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2017 Map of Morningstar Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Morningstar Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Morningstar Mtn and Spotted Eagle Mtn dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The 2017 survey details the complex drainages of the Continental Divide, where Badger Creek and Muskrat Cr carve deep paths through the terrain. Evidence of glacial and hydrological action is visible in the placement of Emerald Lake, Blue Lake, and Beaver Lake, which sit at varying elevations between the peaks.

Mountain passes provide historical transit corridors through these ridges, notably Muskrat Pass and Badger Pass. These points, along with landmarks like Scarface Mtn and Family Peak, illustrate the surveyed boundaries between Flathead, Pondera, and Teton counties. The map provides a precise account of the high-country hydrology, including the headwaters of Crucifixion Cr and N Fork Birch Cr, reflecting the wilderness character of the Flathead National Forest during the early 21st century.